Portrait of Jack Nance

Jack Nance

Bio: Marvin John Nance (December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996), known professionally as Jack Nance and occasionally credited as John Nance, was an American actor of stage and screen, primarily starring in offbeat or avant-garde productions. He was known for his work with director David Lynch, particularly for his roles in Eraserhead, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks
Born: Tue, Dec 21 1943
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 30 1996
Jack Nance is 53 years old
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Poster of Sinema
Sinema
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in Sinema
as 'Henry Spencer'.
Sat, Jul 26 2014
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as 'Pete Martell'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of The Short Films of David Lynch
The Short Films of David Lynch
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in The Short Films of David Lynch
as 'Pete'.
Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of I Don't Know Jack
I Don't Know Jack
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in I Don't Know Jack
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of Eraserhead Stories
Eraserhead Stories
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in Eraserhead Stories
as 'Self / Henry Spencer (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 06 2001
Poster of Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 14 1997
Poster of Lost Highway
Lost Highway
Jack Nance would have been no older than
53 in Lost Highway
as 'Phil'.
Wed, Jan 15 1997
Poster of Little Witches
Little Witches
Jack Nance was
53 in Little Witches
as 'Father Michae'.
Mon, Dec 23 1996
Poster of Assault on Dome 4
Assault on Dome 4
Jack Nance was
52 in Assault on Dome 4
as 'Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer'.
Tue, Oct 08 1996
Poster of The Secret Agent Club
The Secret Agent Club
Jack Nance was
52 in The Secret Agent Club
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of Voodoo
Voodoo
Jack Nance was
51 in Voodoo
as 'Lewis'.
Tue, Nov 28 1995
Poster of Across the Moon
Across the Moon
Jack Nance was
51 in Across the Moon
as 'Old Cowboy'.
Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
Jack Nance was
51 in The Demolitionist
as 'Father McKenzie'.
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Love and a .45
Love and a .45
Jack Nance was
50 in Love and a .45
as 'Justice Thurman'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Another Midnight Run
Another Midnight Run
Jack Nance was
50 in Another Midnight Run
as 'Reilly'.
Sat, Feb 05 1994
Poster of Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
Jack Nance was
48 in Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
as 'Neil Peterson'.
Fri, Mar 06 1992
Poster of Motorama
Motorama
Jack Nance was
47 in Motorama
as 'Motel Clerk'.
Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of Whore
Whore
Jack Nance was
47 in Whore
as 'Man Who Helps Liz'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jack Nance was
46 in Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot
Jack Nance was
46 in The Hot Spot
as 'Julian Ward'.
Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Jack Nance was
46 in Wild at Heart
as '00 Spool'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Jack Nance was
45 in Twin Peaks
as 'Pete Martell'.
Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
Jack Nance was
45 in David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade
Jack Nance was
44 in Tricks of the Trade
as 'Al'.
Tue, Dec 06 1988
Poster of The French as Seen by…
The French as Seen by…
Jack Nance was
44 in The French as Seen by…
as '(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The Cowboy and the Frenchman
The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Jack Nance was
44 in The Cowboy and the Frenchman
as 'Pete'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The Blob
The Blob
Jack Nance was
44 in The Blob
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of Colors
Colors
Jack Nance was
44 in Colors
as 'Officer Samuels'.
Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of No Frank in Lumberton
No Frank in Lumberton
Jack Nance was
44 in No Frank in Lumberton
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Barfly
Barfly
Jack Nance was
43 in Barfly
as 'Detective'.
Wed, Sep 02 1987
Poster of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
Jack Nance was
42 in Blue Velvet
as 'Paul'.
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Ghoulies
Ghoulies
Jack Nance was
41 in Ghoulies
as 'Wolfgang'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Johnny Dangerously
Johnny Dangerously
Jack Nance was
41 in Johnny Dangerously
as 'Priest'.
Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of Dune
Dune
Jack Nance was
40 in Dune
as 'Nefud'.
Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of City Heat
City Heat
Jack Nance was
40 in City Heat
as 'Aram Strossell'.
Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Hammett
Hammett
Jack Nance was
38 in Hammett
as 'Gary Salt'.
Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Eraserhead
Eraserhead
Jack Nance was
33 in Eraserhead
as 'Henry Spencer'.
Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Breaker! Breaker!
Breaker! Breaker!
Jack Nance was
33 in Breaker! Breaker!
as 'Burton'.
Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of Bushman
Bushman
Jack Nance was
27 in Bushman
as 'Felix'.
Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of Jump
Jump
Jack Nance was
27 in Jump
as 'Ace'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Fools
Fools
Jack Nance was
27 in Fools
as 'Hippie'.
Wed, Dec 23 1970
Poster of I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
Jack Nance will be
53+ in I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life
Jack Nance was
50+ in My So-Called Life
as 'Warren'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Jack Nance was
49+ in Fallen Angels
as 'Sheriff'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Jack Nance was
46+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Pete Martell, Pete Martell (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990